Former Google manager Holly Stephens is one of a growing number of Australian entrepreneurs who are building global platforms to encourage more talented women around the world to pursue side hustles and entrepreneurship.

Through the Triangles platform and mobile app, Stephens says women will have a place they can always go to for advice and connections with like-minded people.

“It forms this network where people can help each other out,” Stephens tells StartupSmart.

Triangles is among an emerging number of tech-driven platforms and communities aiming to connect and empower entrepreneurial women Down Under and beyond.

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